3 the city that is built along the sea and that trades with nations along the coast. Tell the people of Tyre that the following message is from me:Tyre, you brag aboutyour perfect beauty,
4 and your control of the sea.You are a shipbuilt to perfection.
5 Builders used cypress treesfrom Mount Hermonto make your planksand a cedar tree from Lebanonfor your tall mast.
6 Oak trees from Bashanwere shaped into oars;pine trees from Cypruswere cut for your deck,which was then decoratedwith strips of ivory.
7 The builders used fancy linenfrom Egypt for your sails,so everyone could see you.Blue and purple clothfrom Cyprus was usedto shade your deck.
8 Men from Sidon and Arvaddid the rowing,and your own skilled workerswere the captains.
9 Experienced men from Byblosrepaired any damages.Sailors from all overshopped at the storesin your port.